History and Context
Historically, Deaf characters were played by who
Hearing actors
Films can accurately represent the Deaf community by casting who to play Deaf characters
This switched at birth actor was nominated for the 2011 teen choice awards
Who is Sean Berdy
The youngest best actress winner
Who is Marlee Matlin
Academy awards nominees who have done this have historically had a 50% chance of winning.
What is disability mimicry
This film featured in the slide's accurately represents the Deaf community by casting Deaf actors
Millicent Simmonds was nominated for this award 3 times
What is the Saturn Award
This film won best adapted screenplay in 2021
What is CODA
What is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
This Actress was the first Deaf individual to win an academy award
Who is Marlee Matlin
This 2017 film was Millicent Simmonds's breakout role
What is Wonderstruck
Troy Kotsur developed a sign language for this franchise
What is Star Wars
This hearing actor played Hellen Keller in the Miracle Worker
Who was Patty Duke
This award, named after an early Deaf director, recognizes outstanding contribution to the Deaf community
What is the Bernard Bragg Award
When is 1928
This Deaf actor created Na'vi sign language for Avatar: The Way of Water
Who is CJ Jones